Chapter 17.24
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT (R-2)
Sections:
17.24.030 Development standards.
17.24.040 Other applicable regulations.
17.24.010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of the multifamily residential district is to provide higher density housing for residents who want smaller units with limited private open space to maintain. Multifamily areas should be located to serve as a transitional buffer zone between commercial areas and low density residential areas. The average density of the multifamily residential district is 22 units per acre. This zone should be located on or convenient to arterial or collector streets and where the property can be adequately served by water, sewer, and fire protection services. (Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).
17.24.020 Uses.
Examples of uses in the R-2 district are provided in Table 17.12.070. (Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).
17.24.030 Development standards.
All development in the R-2 district shall comply with the following standards:
A. Minimum lot size: 6,000 square feet.
B. Residential density provisions: for greater than five units, the minimum lot area requirements shall be increased by 1,300 square feet for each additional unit.
C. Minimum lot width: 60 feet.
D. Yard requirements:
1. Front yard: 20 feet.
2. Rear yard: 15 feet.
3. Side yard: five feet, except 10 feet on the street side of a corner lot.
E. Maximum lot coverage: 50 percent.
F. Building height: three stories or 42 feet, whichever is less. (Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).
17.24.040 Other applicable regulations.
In addition to the requirements contained in this chapter, the requirements contained in Article III, Supplementary Standards, shall also apply to development in the R-2 district. (Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).